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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.10, 22,899.42 and 4,733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.10, 22,899.42 and 4,733.89 is: 7,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.10 : 22,899.42 = 4,733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.10/22,899.42 = 4,733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.10x = 22,899.42 × 4,733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.10x = 108,403,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,403,335.34/15,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.85

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